DMV Email and Phone Reminders for Renewals

DMV Email, Phone, and Text Reminders

Once you have signed up for DMV email,phone, or text reminders, you can receive automated information about your DMV records, such as vehicle registration decal renewal and driver's license renewal notices, in a way most convenient for you. After sign up, you will receive a courtesy email, phone call, or text message within 24 hours confirming your preferred method of receiving vehicle registration decal renewal notices. If you sign up to receive text notifications, ensure that you keep your phone number and carrier up to date. If you do not receive a confirmation email, call, or text message within 24 hours, contact us.

Renewing Online Saves Time and Money

When you receive your DMV enotification, why not renew online? By renewing online, you will potentially save the $5 fee for renewing your vehicle registration or driver's license in a DMV customer service center. See our list of Online Services for more information.

Notification Schedules and Eligibility

Vehicle:

You will receive your next vehicle registration decal renewal notices at this email address unless:

Your decals expire within three months. This year's paper renewal is already being processed. You will receive it in the mail.
Your decals cannot be renewed for some reason that requires your help to resolve. DMV will mail information on what actions you will need to take.

To be eligible to receive enotifications for your vehicle registration renewal:

Your name is listed first on your vehicle title or registration card. You may opt for automated notices for all vehicles titled and registered to you.
Your vehicle must be for personal use only and cannot be leased

Driver:

You will receive your next renewal notice at this email address unless:

Your license/ID Card/CDL expires within three months. If this is the case, this year's paper renewal is already being processed, and you will receive it in the mail.
Your license/ID Card/CDL cannot be renewed for some reason that requires your help to resolve. If this is the case, DMV will mail information on what actions you will need to take to complete your renewal.

We are unable to process online driver's license renewals if you have a suspended or revoked license or if you hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). For more information, see online eligibility.

You may not receive your driver's license notification :

If your decals expire within four months of signing up for automated notices, you may still receive your paper renewal notification by mail; however, from then on, you will receive electronic notifications, if eligible.
If your decals cannot be renewed for some reason that requires your help to resolve, DMV will mail information on what actions you will need to take.

What You Will Need to Sign Up

Your DMV customer number as displayed on your driver's license or your social security number
Date of birth
DMV Personal Identification Number(PIN). If you don't have a DMV PIN, request a PIN and receive it instantly.

For more information about DMV Phone and Email reminders, see the E-Notification FAQs.